Open Water Swimming

Openswim Lacanau

Open Water Swimming covering 500 m to 3.8 km in Lacanau (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

LocationLacanau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(44.9785° N, 1.0757° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +8 m

Openswim Lacanau is an endurance sporting event in Lacanau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Open Water Swimming. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Nature & Off-Road, Relay, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Swimming 3.75 km (3.75 km, +8 m D+), Swimming 2 km (2 km, +5 m D+), Swimming 1 km (1 km, +2 m D+), Swimming 500 m (500 m, +2 m D+), and Swimming 500 m (Relay) (500 m, +2 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (openswimstars.com).

Official website
Openswim Lacanau in Lacanau (Work: "DakGo19", Photo: CarlotaDKR, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsNature & Off-RoadRelaySeaside & CoastBeach & Sand

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Swimming 3.75 kmOpen Water Swimming3.75 km+8 m13 m - 17 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Swimming 2 kmOpen Water Swimming2 km+5 m16 m - 20 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Swimming 1 kmOpen Water Swimming1 km+2 m19 m - 21 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Swimming 500 mOpen Water Swimming500 m+2 m22 m - 24 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Swimming 500 m (Relay)Open Water Swimming500 m+2 m25 m - 27 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
3.75 km
Elevation gain
+8 m D+
Elevation loss
-8 m D-
Altitude range
13 m - 17 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.4 % / 0.7 %
Course format
Loop course
3.75 km+8 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N123FS44.9785° N, 1.0757° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 13 m to 17 m above sea level (+8 m D+, -8 m D-)

Peak: 17 m·at 1.8 km·Ø 0.4 %
13 m14 m16 m17 m0 km0.8 km1.5 km2.3 km3 km3.8 km17 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Openswim Lacanau take place?

Openswim Lacanau takes place in Lacanau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 44.9785° N, 1.0757° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Openswim Lacanau?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Swimming 3.75 km (3.75 km, +8 m D+), Swimming 2 km (2 km, +5 m D+), Swimming 1 km (1 km, +2 m D+), Swimming 500 m (500 m, +2 m D+), and Swimming 500 m (Relay) (500 m, +2 m D+). The competitions belong to Open Water Swimming.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Openswim Lacanau?

The main competition (Swimming 3.75 km over 3.75 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +8 m of elevation gain and -8 m of elevation loss, ranging between 13 m and 17 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Openswim Lacanau?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (openswimstars.com).